Re-homing

[BEggRN]

Advice Wanted: I am genuinely looking for advice on how to find a good home for a roo. I understand and have no problem with people raising and eating their own food, but I didn't get my flock for that and have gotten fond of them. I have a Lavender Orpington that appears to be a he instead of a she and am wondering the best way to find a new home with a flock of girls for him to protect and love on. He's very attached to his "sisters".

. Does anyone have recommendations for questions to ask? Do you charge a re-homing fee? What do people who are looking for young roosters usually want them for? Are their concerns worth ethics related to chicken breeding that I should be aware of?
Thank you!

 

[Will230145]

When I re home a mean too, I pay them for gas, its my way of saying thank god for getting this too away from my girls. I prefer for him to be re homed, not eaten. So, I normally pay for their gas and give him away for free.

 

[Mrs. K]

Is the bird crowing? What makes you think he is a rooster? That bird looks more like a pullet to me, but I may be wrong.

Once the bird leaves your hands, it is their responsibility and their options and choices. I would contact local feed store, poultry clubs, maybe 4-H clubs, but if someone agreed to take my rooster, I would not ask any questions.

Mrs K

 

[BEggRN]

Comb and wattle development are what is making me think he's a roo. I think he's around 9 weeks old, so no saddle feathers and no crowing yet. I think I'll give him some time to prove me wrong. I have all different breeds and no other Orpingtons except a baby, so I can still hope for a hen!
I've had lots of interest in him which has surprised me; including offers to buy him.

 

[DRGLENNON]

Post an ad Free to good home. Lots of people would like him to breed due to color. Someone local will take him off your hands. If you wanted you could try to sell him and if you can't find a buyer then post for free.

 

[Mrs. K]

I certainly could be wrong, but to me, that bird has a very feminine head. I don't see the comb and wattles bright red, but rather pale colored, normal for a pullet.

 

[aart]

I've had lots of interest in him which has surprised me; including offers to buy him.

There ya go then!!

I certainly could be wrong, but to me, that bird has a very feminine head. I don't see the comb and wattles bright red, but rather pale colored, normal for a pullet.

Nah, that much red at 9 weeks is a male....tho Lav Orps can be tricky so maybe wait until it crows @BEggRN .